The governments of Canada and Ontario are giving farmers in the province a quicker and easier way to renew their Environmental Farm Plans (EFPs).

“Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership we are supporting initiatives that will save time for our hardworking farmers with easier access to existing resources and tools. The environment is a top priority of our Government and we are pleased to invest in projects that facilitate the adoption of environmentally sustainable farming practices.”

- Marie-Claude Bibeau, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

“Our government is pleased to help farmers stay current with their Environmental Farm Plans by allowing them to complete this important work on their own terms, without even having to leave the farm. We’re committed to finding ways to help our hardworking farmers avoid red tape, support their great environmental work and be better able to focus on growing their businesses.”

- Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

“I applaud our governments and farmers for working together to implement a more digital-friendly tool that not only speeds up processes and keeps Ontario’s farming industry competitive, but also encourages environmental protection. Solutions like this are examples of how our government is working to ensure Ontario has a healthy environment and a healthy economy.”

- Rod Phillips, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

• The Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion commitment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors.

• The Partnership’s cost-share funding supports projects in the following key priority areas:

  • Economic development in the agri-food and agri-products sectors.
  • Environmental stewardship to enhance water quality and soil health.
  • Protection and assurance to reinforce the foundation for public trust in the sector through improved assurance systems in food safety and plant and animal health.

• The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is a non-profit farm organization that represents all commodity groups across the province and is a leader in delivering education and other programming to farmers.

Associated links

• Canadian Agricultural Partnership in Ontario
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
• Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

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